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If you record step by step the progress of your production process, it is likely you operate some kind of job card or work in progress system.
Many of these systems are paper-based and paper-based systems can:
- Be time consuming and can result in duplication of workloads
- Provide inaccurate data as a result of human errors
- Be complicated and confusing to use
- Be problematic when trying to track production errors
The solution to all the above is implementing an automated data collection system. Often this leads to talks of using mobile computers. However, in some cases a system using mobile computers can be overkill for your requirements and financially unfeasible.
DataScan have a cost-effective and highly efficient alternative to mobile computers. Using Datalogic Dragons our automated WIP system can enable you to: -
Using a hand held barcode scanner with a display like the Datalogic Dragon, makes the system easy to use and does not require endless hours of training. Simply hold the scanner, point it to the barcode and press the trigger. The display will indicate the next step and if the scan was accepted.
For example in the case of Baileys each caravan side panel barcode contains the information on who fitted the window rubbers, who installed the toilet door, who fitted the awning rail etc and when each operation was carried out. This system enables Baileys to identify any training needs staff may have. Click here to read Baileys Caravans full story.
Having a virtual job card will improve productivity and overall efficiency as well as data accuracy. The information obtained by the virtual job card can also be used to improve other systems - such as customer order tracking, giving customer accurate delivery dates and updates on their orders progress though the system.
Date of news item upload : Mon Jul 23 2007
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